punitive damages
Example Sentences
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He has demanded both compensatory damages to redress his own harms as well as punitive damages “to deter future unconstitutional conduct.”
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
The jury also determined that additional punitive damages, which are meant to punish the companies, were warranted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
She remained stoic as the verdict, the $3-million damages award and the finding for punitive damages were read out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
In a second phase, jurors added a further $3 million in total punitive damages after finding both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
A court subsequently awarded them nearly a million dollars in compensatory and punitive damages.
From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.
